D e s e r t E x p o s u r e
April
2009
The Sun, traveling through Aries this month, awakens our individuality, inspiring new beginnings — until it enters Taurus on the 19th, and we ask ourselves, "What do we need in order to sustain our lives and support ourselves here?" A healthy world is born of people who exist in their totality. Aries energy is where we discover our identity and honor our individuality. The full moon on the 9th in Libra finds us honoring the individuality of others, and the new moon on the 24th in Taurus is the perfect time for discovering new ways to strengthen our footing and find sustenance.
Pluto turns retrograde in Capricorn on the 4th (until Sept. 11), sending us inward to contemplate where we own and fail to own our power in the world. There is no time like the present to consider how we might insert ourselves more fully into life. Mars enters Taurus on the 9th as we find ways to move forward with greater strength and stability. Venus, traveling retrograde, enters Pisces on the 11th and then turns direct on the 17th . What are our spiritual values? Mars enters its home sign of Aries on the 22nd and Venus enters Aries on the 24th. The energy is there to make anything happen!
Famous Aries: Sarah Jessica Parker, Heath Ledger, Adolf Hitler
ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Happy birthday, Aries! Love is the name of the game. Self-love and love of others — that is where you are drawn now. You find those with whom you easily unfold, and there, in that sacred space, you experience your sacredness and realize once again that is what love is all about.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — When you are called upon to be there, you rise to occasion, Taurus. What good is success if those around you are in need? You are caring and you give of yourself to others. You are a manifester by nature, and now you make high use of your skills to bring balance to those who need your help.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You have seen the harmful side of life, Gemini. The gift that comes from this is learning how not to minimize the dangers of recklessness. We all must be vigilant these days. It is important to hold the light and to exist in consciousness. By standing together in awareness, we co-create a safer world.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Honoring your intuition is where you find the deepest calm, Cancer. You let everything else roll by you. Others can have their agendas and timetables, but you let your own inner guidance lead you. As you do this more and more, your intuition gains the seat of prominence it deserves.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You are being asked to step up to the plate and own your authority, Leo. It is important for all of us own the truth of our own existence and to realize that we have a right and an obligation at times to stand strong and express our views. It is through a shift in individual power that this world we share will find a new point of balance.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You are graceful in victory, Virgo. You feel the freedom to let things that do not serve you fall gently away. You move into an easier place as you find that everything is taking care of itself. You are always willing to do what needs to be done. Now, you see that there is room for effortlessness.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — The powerful truth about you, Libra, is that you have a great capacity to pull into your center and shift reality. You own your strength now and people take notice. Your willingness to consider different sides of situations has caused you to grow in both compassion and wisdom. You stand in that awareness now.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — The place where you join with others is the place you focus your attention now, Scorpio. You generate great energy as you move to meet those you share pleasure with. You use that great magnetism you exude to draw to you and to seek out kindred spirits to give yourself to.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You question authority now, Sag. Bring that philosophical adeptness that you carry to the table and own your perceptions. There is a lot of change that needs to take place as the old systems fall away and new ones begin to form. It is through questioning what is that we open the space to consider what is not working. From there, we can begin to dream new dreams.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You are able to come from a high place of giving, Capricorn. You are masterful in ways that you take for granted because it is simply your nature to do well. Now, you turn to those around you and seek places where you can be of service. What do you have that others need? What do you know that others want to learn?
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — You are asked to own your higher nature now, Aquarius. Forget the pretenses and the pressures to attain social acceptance. What people need from you is pure, unadulterated authenticity. When we hide who we are, the world is just not as bright. Come out and shine!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — The truth is that you can make just about anything happen that you desire, Pisces. You abandon your cloak of invisibility and wield your magic stuff. Passivity does not suit you now. You show your strength as you bring about real change in this very physical world.
Motavenda Melchizedek is a glass artist, writer and astrologer living in Silver City. Available for private astrological consultations, she specializes in personal empowerment, family-of-origin issues, personal dreams and destiny, and the human potential. 534-1024, moti@innerworlddesigns.com, www.innerworlddesigns.com